Chopping an onion is such a basic skill, yet so many of us get it wrong. Plus, onions tend to be slippery, making them hard to grasp for a clean, safe knife cut.

Whether you're new to the kitchen or want some tips for cutting onions more efficiently, check out this video to learn how to chop them up in the proper order. The first thing is to take the ends off and then peel the topmost skin off.